Dems will fall short of 60

Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:37 PM by Carrie Dann

NBC News projects that incumbent Republican Roger Wicker will pull out a win against former Governor Ronnie Musgrove in Mississippi.

With Kentucky's McConnell, Mississippi's Wicker, and Georgia's Chambliss - who looks positioned for reelection - Senate Democrats won't reach 60 votes, even if they gain seats in Colorado (Udall) and Alaska (Begich).

The two races still very much up for grabs: Minnesota and Oregon. But even with those potential victories, Democrats are poised to fall just short of the sixty votes needed for a filibuster-proof majority in the US Senate.

Nebraska's new senator, as expected, will be Mike Johanns.
Johanns, the former Secretary of Agriculture to Bush, will join Sen. Mel Martinez, former HUD director, as the second former Bush Administration cabinet member in the Senate.

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Comments

good, i wanted obama, but a filibuster proof senate would be bad.

brandon, town,pa (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:10 PM)

I was going to predict a Norm Coleman victory in MN this morning. But with the Obama turnout, I'm not so sure. I guess we'll have to wait and see what Chuck Todd tells us.

Nicholas: Minnesota (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:11 PM)

That's OK!!!!

We won a few more seats and we won a huge majority in the house and most importantly -- we won The White House!!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!! A New Dawn in America has come, at last!

Joe, MN (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:12 PM)

We still have hope. Obama has won and this is a great start!!!

Tom, Lake Forest, Ca (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:19 PM)

Although I am just about as left wing as they come, I still have the opinion it might be a good thing that the dems do not have a super-majority in either house. About the only thing worse than what we had for the last eight years might be one-party rule, no matter the idealogy of that party.

ken ambrose, san francisco, ca. (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:23 PM)

The Democrats couldn't really have hoped to reach that. That would have been too much.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:27 PM)

"Not only did America win tonight, but so did the World" - Tony P February 4, 2008 - 9:30 p.m. CST

Tony P Tahlequah, OK (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:28 PM)

"Not only did America win tonight, but so did the World" - Tony P February 4, 2008 - 9:30 p.m. CST

Tony P Tahlequah, OK (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:28 PM)

As Beatles sang " Back to USSR"... United States Socialist Republic... brought to you by Obama... slicker than Willie... and spent way more money...

Tim Mathews, Phoenix Az (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:30 PM)

The fixation with 60 has been absurd and a media story of little consequence.

allan G (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:31 PM)

I have hope, but it's not "still"... Frankly? I have to admit that my hope just started at 11:01 pm Eastern Standard Time- when I heard the announcement on the presidential race.

Vor, Tucson, Az (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:31 PM)

Absolute Power corrupts absolutly! Without some power in an apposing party you will get bad government. It is good they will not reach 60, so they have to at least listen to other views.

Ed Parker, Fruit Heights, Utah (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:34 PM)

Obama wins - good!

Still have a check and balance in place without a Dem super-majority - even better - now hopefully everyone will work together and not against each other!

Sean, Goodyear, AZ (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:35 PM)

Obama has won and that is the very reason we've lost.

Erik Stehlar, Henrietta, New York (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:36 PM)

At least Republicans still have a fighting chance to have their voices heard by keeping the Democrats from attaining 60.

Grace Tucker, Lexington, Kentucky (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:36 PM)

With the election of our next president Barrack Obama the eight year nightmare is almost over and we can look forward to a new beginning.

Karl L. Reitter, Henderson, Nevada (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:37 PM)

Yes we did!! There is so much work ahead......patients, understanding and support for our new President Barack Obama.

Marcia Van Lenten, Shohola, PA (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:37 PM)

Hope! We are in deep trouble. Socialism is on its way.

Shane, Texas (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:38 PM)

Yes, Obama will restore the country to its' glory!

Michelle,East Elmhurst, NY (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:40 PM)

America has spoken, the world is in awe, I am humbled as as African-american; God bless America!!!

Michael W, Fort Worth, Texas (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:51 PM)

You got that right! Amen. Now it's time for some action.

Jamal Ross Colorado springs , CO (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:54 PM)

sorry all hope is lost now might is well rename the USA to USSA

David joplin mo (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:55 PM)

Udall is the new Democrat Senator from NEW MEXICO (not Colorado!)

The President (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:57 PM)

All Christ followers need to start preparing for the meeting in the air. I believe this is the time to take things seriously. You just need to look around you and do the math. This is probably the setting of the stage for the ...................

Maggie,Novato,California (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:57 PM)

Congadulations to Pres. elect OBAMA GOD BLESS YOU in your duty's

ken murray Cambridge Ontario CANADA (Sent Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:59 PM)

I will always feel that the best team didn't win tonight... I guess that goes to show ya that money can buy anything, even your way into the White House.

A-- Columbus, OH (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:02 AM)

I feel like I am waking up to a new political era tonight!

Tess, Jacksonville, FL (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:02 AM)

Yeah you wont be so humbled as many americans lose their jobs and the economy takes a major jump into the sewers.

Shocked, venice, fl (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:07 AM)

welcome to the U S S A, the United Soclialist States of Ammerica, we are in trouble. I still respect the office, just not the man. But overall, nothing is going to change, we still have a do nothing congress, and that wont change. And nothing in this world is free, someone always has to pay the piper.

Butch Niederhauser, Salt Lake City, Utah (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:08 AM)

I just want to say thank you America for electing Barack Obama. I am a black American, but we all know that this would not have been possible without White Americans. I do not think you will be disappointed. Barack is one inteligent and awesome person. I really believe we will not be disappointed. He will surround himself with advisors that will give him good advise. I believe in this man. And one final thought; I mention above that I am a Black American. So I also want to say that no more excuses "Bros" God Bless Barack Obama and God Bless the United States of America.

Ronnie W. Adams, San Diego, CA (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:12 AM)

Just pass on that watermelon! and start spreading that wealth my way. It's good to know I won't have to work that hard anymore 'cause Obama is going to take from most to take care of people like me.

Jerry, Desoto, Tx (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:40 AM)

To those of you who feel badly about Obama taking office: Did you feel good about Bush taking office eight years ago? Maybe it's all about good or bad judgement!

Stape, Oklahoma City, OK (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:42 AM)

The people didn't elect Obama they elected a Democrat.
Mickey Mouse could have been on the Democratic ticket and been elected.Everybody runnig for office lies,they tell us what we want to hear and we vote for the one that lies the best.

Al Heizman, Superior, Wi. (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:42 AM)

I am so proud of my country for electing President Obama. It's a shame the naysayers have such a narrow view of these elections. The entire world has been watching this election, and have been waiting to see if America will turn a corner from the damage caused by the Bush years. It is a new era for America and for the world. One of hope and promise for a better planet. For those who disapprove, step aside, I have no time for your immature fears.

Felipe Primera, Palm Springs, CA (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:42 AM)

America, our long,national nightmare is over.

J. Champion (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:46 AM)

You know, the people who are busy talking about socialism should take a long, hard look at McCain's actions earlier this evening. He admitted defeat, and he did so gracefully. He did not use the opportunity to lash out at Obama or to continue his campaign rhetoric.

I think you could learn something from him tonight.

Jaime, Tahlequah, OK (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:52 AM)

I cant wait for to go to work for the new Commander in Chief, and for the country to be put back on the right track again. I love that the angry, bitter republicans are still talking about socialism. You really cannot be that ignorant to fall for a failed political stradegy that tried and did not succeed to paint reducing taxes on the middle class as an act of socialism. Lol, read a book and stop watching FIXED news. Semper Fi!

Steve, Orlando FL (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:54 AM)

Dems don't follow lock step like the Repubs, so even over 60 the would not vote in unison.

watchdog1113 (Sent Wednesday, November 05, 2008 1:12 AM)

To all the bitter republicans on these boards, I say deal with it. Those of us on the other side of the fence sat through 8 years of George Bush and his Cronny Carivan, so now it's on you to make the same choice we all made; stick it out with a president you don't like or admit that party is more important to you than country and leave. After 8 years of counter-intellectualism and "thinking from the gut", it will be like a breath of fresh air to have an actual intellectual and "head-thinker" in charge. And, Obama is not a socialist, he's not even THAT liberal. The basis of this false accusation is that he is going to raise the taxes on our richest percentile to pay for the basic amenities that all citizens of the wealthiest nation on earth should be entitled to (health care, education, etc), things that nearly every other industrialized Western Nation offers. Now, if you think trying to get America up to the levels of Canada, France, or Denmark is some horrid Socialist agenda, then odds are intelligent discourse is not going to happen between. But beyond that, if you're not happy with with President Obama, then shut-up, deal, or get out.

Devout Atheist, Mountville, PA (Sent Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:28 PM)

Udall is the new Democrat Senator from NEW MEXICO (not Colorado!)
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To clear that up...there are 2 Senator Udall's, Mark Udall in Colorado and Tom Udall in New Mexico who are cousins. They are also related to Oregon Senator Gordon Smith, and Arizona Congressman Morris Udall.

Congratulations to Obama and America on our new President elect. :)

Craig, Alexandria, VA (Sent Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:29 PM)

Are you socialist happy with the "change" you got in 2006. They are really reaching accross the isle arnt they. With the "change" we got in 2006, how much more "change" can we tolerate. By the summer of 2009 we will be deep into a depression, bombs going off in are streets, everybody out of work, cost of goods sky high, electric bills out the roof. But hay, we got "change" we can belive in. "Yes we can" destroy america. The chickens have came home to roost. I guess we all can quit are jobs now because we will not have to work to pay for medical, housing or anything. The great obama will just send us a check. Welcome to Amerika. The good old USSA.

Mike,Hell, USSA (Sent Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:30 PM)

Just a thought..."they"(media and politicians) have said for centuries that it takes about 7 years to see the impact of a president, event or new laws on society. So wouldn't that mean that the majority of the stuff we are dealing with now is because of Clinton!?!! And 9/11.??? Chew on that DEMS.

Steph, hell, MN (Sent Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:19 PM)

ANARCHY IS THE ABSENCE OF ANY FORMAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT IN A SOCIETY. CIVAL DISORDER IS ON THE WAY
YOU SAY OBAMA 08 I SAY ABOMANATION 08.
YOU SAY HOPE AND I SAY HOPELESS.
YOU SAY THE TIDE IS TURNING AND I SAY THE TURD HAS RISEN.

tom racer, Bothell, Wa. (Sent Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:19 PM)

I'm just amazed at the direction this country is seemingly taking to Socialism and spreading the wealth. What a bunch of selfish lazy Americans we have these days and although the Occupation of Iraq (Not a War and stupid to call it that) is a looked at as bad I'm amazed at how selfish people are to deny them the same freedoms we have enjoyed for over 200 years.

We're helping people and the price of freedom is a tough one but it's ok to denounce it I guess and deny it to them as long as you can sit on your fat lazy butt and expect the big government to do everything for you.

lazy americans all of you. go live in Europe if that is the kind of ideals you have to be taken care of like a baby.

Ian , Oklahoma City (Sent Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:40 PM)

I watched President elect Obama's speach on Tuesday night, and I would ask all of you to re-watch it. he stated that we all have to work together. Enough of the republican this and the democrat that. LISTEN to what the man said...I didn't vote for him, but like many Americans today I DARE TO DREAM. Quit bashing eachother, work together and lets ALL get this country that we love so much moving into the future.

Erich, Wyoming (Sent Thursday, November 06, 2008 3:56 PM)

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